CCOT

How to CCOT
Rubric
Thesis
1 Point
Addresses both Parts of the Question
OR
Addresses only 1 part of the Question
2 Points
1 Point
Evidence: 5 + 1 Pieces of Accurate Evidence 2 Points
OR
Evidence: 2 + 1 Pieces of Accurate Evidence1 Point
Global Context “Zoom Out”
1 Point
Analysis: The Why Factor
1 Point
Thesis
Background / Introduction
1 Sentence
Thesis
1-2 Sentences
Start with: While, Although, Despite or In spite of…
Analysis of What, When Where
Forecast the rest of the CCOT
Main Point of Paragraph #2
Main Point of Paragraph #3
Main Point of Paragraph #4
Conclusion
End Date Summary
Thesis
Acceptable Thesis
Must be stated in the introduction or
conclusion
May appear as 1 sentence or as multiple
sentences.
May not be split among separated sentences,
or a mere restatement of the question.
Thesis
Sample #1
There were many factors that influence the
transmission and interaction of religions in the
Indian Ocean basin from 600-1750.
Thesis
Sample #2
Religion in the Indian Ocean basin was
influenced by politics, economics, and social
structures.
Thesis
Sample #3
Islam arrived in the Indian Ocean by
approximately 1000 CE gradually replacing
Hinduism in much of India.
Thesis
Sample #4
Islam was more successful than Hinduism or
Buddhism in spreading to distant lands.
Thesis
Sample #5
Islam spread the most in Indian Ocean basin
from 600-1750. By 1750 most regions in South
and Southeast Asia had peoples who practiced
Hinduism, Islam and or Buddhism.
Thesis
Sample #6
While Hinduism and the Hindu caste system
strongly influenced the Indian subcontinent
throughout 600-1750 CE, Hinduism slowly lost
its near monopoly of followers as Buddhism,
Islam, Christianity and syncretic faiths
gradually moved in and across the Indian
Ocean basin by 1750 CE.
Addresses both Parts of the Question
Continuity Words
Carry on
Proceed
Stay
persist
remain
unceasing
preserve
retain
uphold
Acceptable
Virtually any accurate statement of
continuities or changes is acceptable as long
as it conforms to the
“WHEN, WHERE AND WHAT”
and
is relevant to the question.
Evidence
5 + 1 = 2 Points
6 Pieces of accurate evidence of change and or
continuity with at least 1 piece of evidence
from the other category.
2 + 1 = 1 point
3 Pieces of accurate evidence of change
and/or continuity with with at least 1 piece of
evidence from the other category
Evidence must be related to transmission or
interaction of religions for this specific CCOT
Evidence
Hinduism was founded in India.
Acceptable or Unacceptable
Continuity or Change
India is still Hindu today.
Acceptable or Unacceptable
Continuity or Change
Like Hinduism, Buddhism teaches that humans
can achieve perfection in nirvana, which
releases a soul from reincarnation.
Acceptable or Unacceptable
Continuity or Change
Evidence
Vishnu and Shiva attracted large numbers of
followers.
Acceptable or Unacceptable
Continuity or Change
Indian merchants already had trade contact
with SE Asia by 600.
Acceptable or Unacceptable
Continuity or Change
As merchants plied their goods throughout
the ocean basin power by the ever-present
monsoons..
Acceptable or Unacceptable
Continuity or Change
Evidence
Hinduism remained a strong influence
throughout India from 600-1750.
Acceptable or Unacceptable
Continuity or Change
Founded shortly after 600, Islam spread first
most quickly by military conquest…
Acceptable or Unacceptable
Continuity or Change
However, even where Muslim rulers
controlled the government and military, most
social elites tended to retain Hinduism and
Buddhism more than Islam.
Acceptable or Unacceptable
Continuity or Change
Evidence
Christianity would largely stall until the arrival
of the British East India Tea Company in the
18th Century.
Acceptable or Unacceptable
Continuity or Change
After 1000 CE merchants and Sufi missionaries
continued to spread Islam across the region
reaching the choke point of Malacca.
Acceptable or Unacceptable
Continuity or Change
The 16th Century Mughal emperor Akbar tried
to encourage his own “divine faith” but was
later revoked toleration.
Acceptable or Unacceptable
Continuity or Change
Global Context “Zoom Out” and relate
Provide accurate and relevant global context
for either change or continuity.
Global Context
Hinduism and Buddhism both continue to
exist today.
Acceptable or Unacceptable
Global Context
Christianity also expanded across the Atlantic
Ocean during this time period.
Acceptable or Unacceptable
Global Context
Hinduism was not the only religion spreading
along the Indian Ocean. Christianity also
began to send missionaries into the region
after 1500.
Acceptable or Unacceptable
Global Context
Buddhism’s place in SE Asian society was
similar to the transformation occurring in the
Americas after 1492 as Christianity was
introduced but was also influenced by native
and religious traditions.
Acceptable or Unacceptable
Global Context
While Jesuit missionaries had high hopes for
converting various rulers of India, their efforts
failed.
Acceptable or Unacceptable
Analysis: The “WHY” factor
Analyzes the process of continuity and change over time.
Analyze (with accuracy) the causes and/or effect of either
change or continuity during the time period.
because
Came from
Analysis Words
caused/ caused by
due to
led to
in order to
Analysis the “WHY” factor
Why did Hinduism spread slowly?
BECAUSE the kingdoms were more concerned
with maintaining and strengthening political
and economic control rather than religious
conformity.
Analysis the “WHY” factor
Indian merchants already had trade contact
with SE Asia by 600.
These commercial ties ENABLED Indian Hindu
values and religion to appear in SE Asia.
Analysis the “WHY” factor
Why did Islam not have not success in India?
Islam stressed the equality of all people, but a
Brahmin’s social status was reinforced by
Hinduism.
The Rule of 3
The precise “minimum acceptability” will fluctuate but you can’t
go wrong with the
Rule of 3:
DBQ:
Groupings / POV / ADD DOCs
CCOT:
Categories / Changes & Continuities / Analysis / Global Context
Compare & Contrast:
Similarities & Differences